Lada largus
Lada Largus Lada Largus
The plans to master this station wagon at AvtoVAZ for three years are the time to fulfill the promise. Following the branding appeared “Russian” name of the model, found in Latin. But you must admit, “generous” (largus) is a very accurate characteristic. While the niche of cars of this class is almost empty, but a year or two will pass, and similar station wagons will surely appear in other companies producing cars in Russia.
The Dacia / Renault-Logan MCV, created on the platform of the well-proven Logan sedan, shines through the Largus grille with a boat on the emblem. With the same suspension that steadily endures our broken roads. The roomy station wagon excellently holds the road, is clearly and clearly controlled during extreme maneuvering, even at full load. However, why wonder? Since “Logan” with a base of 2630 mm in such modes causes only enthusiastic responses, then the same “cart”, but with a base of 2900 mm, is simply obliged to be even more obedient.
Several pilot cars are tested in combat conditions
Several pilot cars are tested in combat conditions. Several pilot cars are tested in combat conditions.
The reliability of "Logan" is already praised by taxi drivers, winding 300 thousand km each without any problems, but there are still controversial issues in the station wagon. For example, at full load (in the seven-seat version), the energy intensity of the brakes is clearly not enough - after several active braking, they are prone to overheating and loss of efficiency. In the cold, warming up a huge salon with one heater is not so simple, an additional one is clearly needed. In the rear part of the glass it is frosty, which means that you will need electric heating or blowing with warm air.
At one time, AvtoVAZ assured that it was ready to eliminate these and other sores known to specialists and adapt the car to life in Russia, but, they say, to promise is not to marry. Is Largus modified to our conditions or is it a Logan MCV with a VAZ emblem?
Under the new project, the conveyor was substantially modified - they lifted the suspension and strengthened the support legs
Under the new project, the conveyor was substantially modified - they lifted the suspension and strengthened the support legs. Under the new project, the conveyor was substantially modified - they lifted the suspension and strengthened the support legs.
The characteristics of Largus, unveiled at the AvtoVAZ: People and Machines exhibition, exactly repeat the Loganov ones. The conclusion is logical: power units - from Renault. So, options with a VAZ engine (these versions were worked out) are not yet considered. Perhaps they will return to them in a few years, but so far such Largus has not been launched into the series.
The Kalina painting complex has already been modernized to fit the R / F90 car body, which is large by VAZ standards (this is the Largus factory index). Here, these machines will be painted until a new painting complex, which is still being built, is operational. And on the modernized first line of the main conveyor, pilot samples of Largus have already been assembled, thus checking assembly technologies. They plan to weld and paint the body in Tolyatti, all components and assemblies will be delivered assembled. It turns out that Largus and Logan MCV are twin brothers. The exception is a slightly different front bumper with an integrated grille. And, of course, the name - otherwise how to distinguish them?
An experienced owner will surely tighten the decorative grille of the inside with a steel mesh, otherwise the first stone will easily pierce the radiator
An experienced owner will surely tighten the decorative grille of the inside with a steel mesh, otherwise the first stone will easily pierce the radiator. An experienced owner will surely tighten the decorative grille of the inside with a steel mesh, otherwise the first stone will easily pierce the radiator.
Until now, the plant has been producing exclusively its cars. Even the “penny” was significantly different from its prototype FIAT-124. Therefore, the concept of a “new car” for Togliatti is invariably associated with its own development. And for buyers - with quality problems of marketable products. Assembling a car from Renault / Dacia aggregates if it does not solve the problem completely (the assembly will remain ours), then at least the quality of the components will be at a decent level. And there, as you know, under the supervision of the designer, the assembly itself may be corrected.
The price declared by the manufacturer of Largus is from 340 to 420 thousand rubles. very attractive. Kalina Universal, for example, costs 281.9–382.2 thousand, while Priora in the same body costs 336.3–404.5 thousand. The difference is small, but Largus has an increased capacity. Other seven-seat versions for the money simply can not be found. Unless the “Sable” is a combo (from 499.5 to 629.5 thousand rubles), but you can call it a passenger universal with a very big stretch. It turns out that Largus has no real competitors in price.
It is possible that serial cars will slightly change the color and interior design, because the new designer Steve Mattin has come, but hardly significantly
It is possible that serial cars will slightly change the color and interior design, because the new designer Steve Mattin has come, but hardly significantly. It is possible that serial cars will slightly change the color and interior design, because the new designer Steve Mattin has come, but hardly significantly.
If the elder brothers of “Largus” - “Logan” and “Sandero” - workhorses, then he himself is a real workhorse! They are unlikely to buy it for the image, but how many salaries do we have that allow us to put the image above functionality? Largus will find demand among those who really need a roomy car for every day. It is hardly convenient to carry yourself to work on such a large machine, and a trailer is quite suitable for solving occasional transport problems.
In any case, Largus is a car that they look forward to. Mostly those who are going to use it, and not repair it. And it’s good that in fact the Largus is nothing but the Logan MCV.
Igor Lvovich KOTIKOV, Head of the Scientific and Technical Center of AvtoVAZ
Igor Lvovich KOTIKOV, Head of the Scientific and Technical Center of AvtoVAZ
Will there be changes to the VAZ version of the car?
- Yes, they will. Appearance will change: the car will receive another front bumper, grille and headlights. The interior is also affected: design, coloring, steering wheel, instrument cluster. By the start of production, this will be a fully licensed product.
They say that the Renault MCV has a weak heater …
- We conducted tests and found that the heater is in full compliance with the requirements, therefore, we will not change anything yet. If in the future any weaknesses nevertheless come to light, of course, we will eliminate them and coordinate the changes.
